Lemon Tree

The story

Salma Zidane, a widow, lives simply from her grove of lemon trees in the West Bank's occupied territory. The Israeli defence minister and his wife move next door, forcing the Secret Service to order the trees' removal for security. The stoic Salma seeks assistance from the Palestinian Authority, Israeli army, and a young attorney, Ziad Daud, who takes the case. In this allegory, does David stand a chance against Goliath?

Cast & crew

Hiam AbbassSelma Zidane

Tarik KoptyAbu Hussam

Ali SulimanZiad Daud

Doron TavoryDefense Minister Israel Navon

Rona Lipaz-MichaelMira Navon

Amos Lavi

Amos LaviCommander Jacob

Amnon WolfLeibowitz

Liron Baranes

Liron BaranesGilad

Smadar Jaaron

Smadar JaaronTamar Gera

Danny Leshman

Danny LeshmanPrivate Itamar 'Quickie'

Ayelet Robinson

Ayelet RobinsonShelly

Loai NofiNasser Zidane